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48 GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com Benissimo: Tastes as Good as It Looks! By Todd Hurst, President The Benissimo line of all-natural gourmet flavor-infused oils and vinegars is celebrating our slogan 'Tastes as good as it looks!' Benissimo unveiled a fresh new look to its products with the creation of color-specific labels to enhance the elegant appearance of the naturally dried herbs and spices in our oils. We continue to receive positive feedback from our loyal customers about the great taste of our leading all-natural flavorinfused oils with their bold new labels. While we continue to develop new and ex- citing concepts based on trends in the marketplace, our dedication to exceptional quality and flavor will remain at the forefront of our mission. Our Benissimo oils have only all-natural ingredients and develop their flavor profile from fresh and naturally dried herbs and spices. Our team carefully inspects and selects only the finest and freshest herbs to create our perfect tasting oils. Benissimo's nine flavors of infused oils are all-natural, cholesterol-free and a healthy way to add new flavors to the consumers' everyday meals. The oils have a wide array of uses from marinades to cooking, as salad Give the Gift of Guylian Belgian Chocolate When it comes to premium gourmet chocolate, Belgian chocolate is unsurpassed. The meticulous attention to detail and old world artisanal craftsmanship used by Belgian master chocolatiers creates superior gourmet chocolates. When thinking about a holiday gift of chocolate, there is no better offering than that of Guylian, one of the world's favorite Belgian chocolates. Imported directly from Belgium, Guylian provides the ultimate experience for chocolate lovers. Guylian Belgian chocolate truffles, the original seashells, are filled with a signature hazelnut filling, the original recipe of founders Guy and Liliane. The signature truffle recipe is made by slow roasting and caramelizing fresh Mediterranean hazelnuts in small-batch copper kettles and then finely crushing and blending them with luxuriously rich and creamy Belgian milk chocolate. The signature recipe is made exclusively by Guylian's master chocolatiers in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. "The Guylian experience is magically sensorial," said Michael Cobb, President of Guylian USA Inc. "It is Guylian's sensorial journey that creates a better chocolate experience consumers want to share and slowly savour as a gift." Pastificio Felicetti Breaks Boundaries with Pasta Pasta has become one of the most distinctive symbols of Italian culture. It has existed for thousands of years and is made in every region of Italy from the Dolomites in the north down to Sicily. It is being enjoyed and appreciated all over the world and continues to break culinary and cultural boundaries. Pasta has become a highly appreciated ingredient, and its importance is easily on par with that of other distinctive ingredients in special recipes. Pasta has a universal message of quality and love and bringing people together, and Felicetti is a very proud messenger. They make their pasta with love and attention to quality, to bring the best culinary experience to fellow pasta-lovers. The entire Monograno Pasta range is an integral part of this message, whether cooked 'al chiodo' (literally, "to the nail"), 'al dente' or overcooked for babies or great- grandmothers. You may re-hydrate it, cook it like risotto, mistreat it, fry or whip it. Present it to friends with the most exotic tastes and let them know they can eat it any way they want to. The Monograno Felicetti range strives to combine the best selection of organic raw materials (the best cereal grains, the pure air and pure water of the Trentino region) together with a most vivid expression of pasta-making art, to exceed the high expectations of all pasta-lovers and professionals in the restaurant field, while adhering to strict ecological guidelines in every part of the process. Matt This is a strong and rich variety of durum wheat, which is at its best when farmed in Puglia and Sicily. Their skillful master pasta makers turn it into a premium product that during cooking releases scents of hay, co- Vintage Bee Ensures That Life Is Sweet Fashioning Vintage Bee Creamed Honey is a meticulous and precise process well worth the wait. The team at Vintage Bee slowly spins honey until it is extra smooth and creamy. Then, just at the peak of creaminess, whole fruit and spices are added to make a rich and delectable delight for the taste buds! Never pasteurized, the pure, raw, creamed honey is an ex- traordinary and flavorful treat you must taste to believe! Never made with syrups or artificial ingredients, it's the best of raw honey and the highest quality fruit and spices we can find. The versatility of Vintage Bee Creamed Honey is only limited by the imagination. It's perfect on toast, sandwiches, bagels, and in oatmeal. You can't beat it as a topping for dressings and bread dippers. The flavored vinegars can be used as delicious complements to fruits and ice cream as well as a simple way to add a wonderful, light fruit flavor to everyday green salads. Our website at www.hongarfarms.com provides a number of great tasting recipes for consumers to try with both our oils and vinegars. All of our flavor-infused oils and vinegars are produced in our SQF-certified facility. We have become increasingly involved in custom private label programs for grocery The entire Guylian experience is unique for the specialty chocolate category. Guylian chocolate truffles are visually stunning, with their crafted seashell shapes and the glow of the unique marbling of pure, silky-smooth milk, dark and white Belgian chocolates. As the truffles are selected, the consumer feels the 100 percent cocoa butter, the magical ingredient in premium chocolates, as it begins to melt on the fingertips. Next, the sensuous chocolate aroma envelops the mind. Finally, the consumer is enchanted as they slowly savor the luxuriously rich and creamy Belgian chocolate truffle. Guylian Artisanal Belgian Chocolate conut and a hint of authentic artisan flavor. In fact, its flavor is reminiscent of stone cooked bread, butter and bamboo shoots. Kamut This Khorasan wheat originated in the Middle East several thousand years ago and is the ancestor of their modern durum wheat. Their master pasta makers turn it into a premium product that during cooking releases scents of white flowers and freshly peeled fruit. Its flavor combines a hint of pine and macadamia nuts with nuances of edible flowers. Spelt This grain has been in use since the ancient days of Celts, Egyptians and Etruscans. Their master pasta makers turn it into a premium product that during cooking releases delicate scents of fresh nut and cooked aubergine. Its texture is firm and slightly crunchy, like bread crust, with a flavor that combines hints of peanut butter and red date. pancakes or waffles and it's a healthy sweetener for coffee or tea. It's great for baking and cooking, and is outstanding on seafood or as a marinade for vegetables or meats. Eat it right out of the jar as an afternoon pickme-up. There really is no wrong way to spread the honey! What began as a beekeeping hobby in 1985 has birthed a celebrated honey brand. Van and Laura Tapp, after a series of life altering events launched Vintage Bee, Inc. with Van's father Jack. Now a three-genera- n JANUARY 2014 n GOURMET NEWS chains, restaurants, other highend retailers, offering a wide range of opportunities for those seeking to add a classic, yet unique and wonderful tasting flavor-infused oil or vinegar to their private label program. For sales and distribution, please contact Source Atlantique at 201-947-1000, etx. 139 or you can find more information at www.sourceatlantique.com/brand/benissimo. You can also visit us at booth #3405 at the Winter Fancy Food Show. For more information, visit www.hongar farms.com or stop by booth #3405. Truffles are available in two-piece, six-piece, 11-piece, and 22-piece gift packages, as well as individually wrapped offerings. Seasonal designs and special holiday offerings are available, including a vanilla truffle flavor. Guylian Artisanal Belgian Chocolate Truffles can be found nationally, as well as through their new online store via their website, www.guylianbelgian chocolate.com. For more information, visit booth #569 at the Winter Fancy Food Show, call 800-8034123, email salesusa@guylian.us or visit online at www.guylianbelgianchocolate.com. Visit Pastificio Felicetti during the Winter Fancy Food Show at booth #3628. For information regarding Pastificio Felicetti in America, please contact the exclusive sales office in Ladera Ranch, Calif. 92694 U.S., Maxco International – Ph. 949-481-9273 Fax 949-481-9286 E-mail: info@ maxcointernational.com Online: www.maxcointernational.com, www.felicetti.it, www.monogranofelicetti.com. Actual distribution: Guidi Marcello Ltd, Santa Monica, Calif. - Ph. 310-452-6277, Modena Fine Foods Inc., Clifton, N.J. – Ph. 201-842-8900, Orlando Imports, Carol Stream, Ill. – Ph. 630-221-1001, www.orlandoimports.com, Fruit of the Boot, Gainsville, Fla. – Ph. 352-376-3643. For Brazil, Mexico and Panama, please contact Maxco International at Ph. 949-481-9273. If you are interested in the direct importation or distribution of Monograno Felicetti range of products, please contact Pastificio Felicetti - Maxco International exclusive sales office at info@maxcointer national.com or call 949-481-9273. tion family business. The signature line of creamed honeys began with three fruits. Now it rounds out at 12 fruits and spices each with their own distinct character. For more information on Vintage Bee Inc., located at 14460 New Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite 149, Raleigh, N.C., 27614, call 919-699-6788, head online to www.vintage bee.com or stop by booth #5714 at the Winter Fancy Food Show.